Verdi: Otello
"Kirill Petrenko and Anja Harteros Are Magnificent in the Staatsoper’s Otello"
Originally released in 2018. Verdi: Otello is a music film. With a runtime of 2h 50m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jonas Kaufmann, Gerald Finley, and Anja Harteros
Synopsis
Like an outcry the elemental force of the orchestra shatters the silence, the storm on the coast of Cyprus rages incessantly. The wind whips, lightening cuts through the roaring skies. As Othello, the great general and commander becomes entangled in Iago's web of machinations; as the calamitous seed of jealousy germinates and Othello's love for his wife Desdemona begins to decay, even on their wedding day; as Desdemona, "nevertheless insists, although she senses or feels that this harm comes her way, and that Othello in his jealousy is really capable of killing her" (Amélie Niermeyer) – with his Otello Verdi created an operatic drama, the likes of which had never before been so tight, so direct, so intensive and so beautiful, and still today unmatched.
Quick Facts
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Bayerische Staatsoper
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verdi: Otello about?
Like an outcry the elemental force of the orchestra shatters the silence, the storm on the coast of Cyprus rages incessantly. The wind whips, lightening cuts through the roaring skies. As Othello, ...
How long is Verdi: Otello?
Verdi: Otello has a runtime of 2 hours and 50 minutes (170 minutes total).
When was Verdi: Otello released?
Verdi: Otello was released on December 2, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Verdi: Otello?
The main cast of Verdi: Otello includes Jonas Kaufmann, Gerald Finley, Anja Harteros, Evan LeRoy Johnson, Galeano Salas.